Sen. Mike Barrett

Co-sponsor HD 135

Introduced · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to universal background checks for private gun sales

1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HD 4108

Introduced · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act authorizing the town of Sudbury to grant an additional license for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises

1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HD 4350

Introduced · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act authorizing the town of Lincoln to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption program

1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HD 4347

Introduced · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act authorizing the town of Lincoln to establish a fee for checkout bags

1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HD 4436

Introduced · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act authorizing the town of Sudbury to establish a fee for checkout bags

1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HD 5330

Introduced · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act authorizing the Town of Concord to establish a fee for checkout bags

1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HD 5329

Introduced · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to ranked choice voting in the Town of Concord

1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SD 1378

Introduced · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act mandating the posting of identification requirements at polling places

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the state secretary of Massachusetts to create and display a summary of voter identification rules at every polling place during elections. The document must explain why voters might need to show ID and list the acceptable forms of identification, following current state regulations. These notices must be posted clearly in an 8.5 by 11-inch format at each voting location and also be available on the state secretary's website. The law directly affects election officials who must ensure the information is visible and voters who need to know what ID to bring.

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Primary SD 1394

Introduced · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to solar drying of laundry

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts law to allow homeowners and tenants to install and use outdoor clotheslines for drying laundry. It prevents private entities, such as homeowners associations, from charging fees for this practice and requires existing rules banning clotheslines to be reconsidered through a meeting if requested by a resident. While the state law permits the use of clotheslines, individual cities and towns must vote separately to adopt these provisions locally.

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Primary SD 1423

Introduced · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act to combat disposable plastic straw waste

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits food service establishments in Massachusetts from providing single-use plastic straws unless a customer specifically requests one or chooses it from a self-service dispenser. The law defines plastic straws as those made from petroleum-based or non-biodegradable materials while excluding reusable options and those made from biodegradable substances like wood or paper. Enforcement of these rules will be managed by the Department of Environmental Protection, which will create regulations to ensure compliance. The restrictions on plastic straw distribution will take effect on January 2, 2025.

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